Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, September 13

  • Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Erie

  • Welcome Reception

Monday, September 14

  • Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Speaker, Annual Business Meeting

  • Trade Show 

  • Professional Luncheons - 12:00 - 1:45 pm

    • Managing Odor and Corrosion in Complex Force Main Systems (1 PDH) (Engineer)

    • Pipeline Pressure: Meeting Tomorrow’s Workforce Demand (Financial/Managers)

    • Tell it to the Judge (1 CLE) (Board Members/Solicitors)

  • Educational Sessions - 2:00 - 3:00 pm

    • The Ethics Act: How to Stay Out of the Papers (and Out of Trouble) (1 CLE) (1 PDH)

    • From Infrastructure to Influence: Managing Reputation in a 24/7 Public Arena

    • John Henry vs. The Machine: A New Approach to Leak Detection (1 PDH)

    • LTCP - Data Driven Flow Reduction Planning and Compliance (1 PDH)

    • Navigating Authority Investing in 2026

  • Educational Sessions - 3:15 - 4:15 pm

    • Budgeting and Finance Basics for Utility Managers

    • DEP Update (1 CLE) (1 PDH)

    • How Can We Assist? Optimizing Your Authority’s Use of Its Solicitor (1 CLE)

    • Taking AI to the Next Level: How to Turn an LLM into your Assistant

    • Years Two and Three of Lead Service Programs: Reflections and Revelations (1 PDH)

  • Trade Show + Exhibitor Reception

  • Annual Awards Banquet

Tuesday, September 15

  • Trade Show + Breakfast

  • Educational Sessions - 9:00 - 10:00 am

    • Environmental Insights for PFAS Treatment Design in Drinking Water Systems (1 PDH)

    • The Evolution of Records Management – From File Cabinets to AI

    • Facility and Project Owner Compliance Strategies for Underground Utility Law Updates (1 PDH)

    • From Vision to Funding: An Interactive Workshop to Solve Municipal Facilities Challenges

    • MS4 Project Planning and Prioritization (1 PDH)

  • Educational Sessions - 10:15 - 11:15 am

    • Common Pitfalls to Authority Official Action and How to Avoid Them (1 CLE)

    • Lessons Learned from Implementing a Digital Twin: How to Prepare for a Successful Start-Up (1 PDH)

    • Partnering with Homeowners to Replace Private Sewer Laterals and Reduce SSOs (1 PDH)

    • Stretch Your Budget, Strengthen Your Infrastructure

    • Turning Hazard Mitigation Ideas into Projects (1 PDH)

  • Educational Sessions - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    • Authority Strategies for Managing Non-Revenue Water (1 PDH)

    • Guarding the Flow - Protecting Municipal Systems from Emerging Threats

    • Lead with Clarity: Coaching Skills for Authority Professionals Navigating Complex Teams

    • Road Mapping for the Future – What is the Best Recipe? (1 PDH)

    • What’s Next, Prepare your Organization for the Future! (1 PDH)

  • Trade Show + Lunch

  • General Session - 2:00 - 4:30 pm

  • Stars, Stripes & Sunset: A Waterfront Dinner on Lake Erie

Wednesday, September 16

  • Closing Breakfast - Erie Stories